Senior Construction Estimator

Theuniversityunion; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

RRSP Matching

Health Benefits

Career advancement

Professional Development

Commitment to safety

Job summary

Whissell is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Estimator for its Civil Construction team in Canada. The role focuses on underground utility, earthworks, and civil infrastructure cost estimates by reviewing drawings, specs, quantities, and subcontractor pricing to win tenders.

The ideal candidate has deep civil construction knowledge, excellent analytical and communication skills, and can collaborate with operations, project management, and executive teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years related to underground utility infrastructure experience.
• P.Eng or CET is preferred.
• Experience reading blueprints, specifications, schedules, and cost reports.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Previous leadership or managerial experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Estimate civil earthworks and underground projects.
• Evaluate multiple sub-trade strategies and estimates.
• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for tenders.
• Accountable for the entire proposal package submission.
• Transmit addenda and other bid information to subcontractors.
• Prepare bid package for Project Manager and Superintendent.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication

Collaborative

Education

P.Eng or CET preferred

Tools

B2W software

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Employee Type Full Time

• Name Laura
• Email [e-mail]

Whissell: Building More than a Job

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Construction Estimator to join our Civil Construction team. The Senior Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for underground utility, earthworks, and civil infrastructure projects. This role plays a key part in the successful pursuit and execution of projects by analyzing drawings, specifications, quantities, production rates, subcontractor pricing, and project risks.

The ideal candidate possesses strong technical knowledge of civil construction practices, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with operations, project management, and executive leadership teams.

Why Join us?

• Competitive salary and bonuses
• Career advancement and professional Development
• Health Benefits: Excellent health, dental, vision plan, LTD, Life-insurance, EAP, and more
• RRSP Matching
• Commitment to safety

Responsibilities:

The Estimator will produce cost estimates for assigned tenders, and evaluate bid specifications and drawings, ensuring that information is correct and current, all of which are required to successfully bid and win tenders. The successful candidate will also be responsible for following up with sub-contractors to ensure that bids are received

• Estimate civil earthworks and underground projects
• Evaluate multiple sub-trade execution, strategies, and estimates
• Be accountable for sub-trade strategies and estimates
• Accountable for the entire proposal package submission
• Accountability for the overall construction plan, including schedule, concept, budget, procurement, and risk assessment
• Prepares and maintains the status of plans
• Transmits addenda and other bid information to subcontractors
• Produce bid package for Project Manager and Superintendent including labor and equipment budgets, material suppliers, subcontractors, tender specifications, and contracts
• Accountability for updating the database and costing system with project data to ensure cost is current
• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates
• Conduct tender review meeting to review scope, productions, construction approach, competitive landscape, schedule, and set markup

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office with the ability to develop templates, track changes, create spreadsheets, and use formulas
• 10+ years related to underground utility infrastructure experience. Other combinations of experience and education may be considered
• P.Eng or CET is preferred
• Experience reading and understanding blueprints, specifications, schedules, and cost reports is required
• A thorough understanding of the construction process, environmental regulations, and safety practices is required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Previous experience using B2W software is an asset
• Previous leadership or manager experience is an asset

All Whissell employees must undergo a Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol Test and submit a valid Driver’s Abstract (issued no more than three months prior) before starting work.

At Whissell we value diversity of expertise, talent, and opinion creating an innovative and collaborative environment. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

Experience the Excitement: Join Whissell To Be Part of the team that Safely Achieves the “Best Projects Every Time”!